Coronavirus

A study by Italian scientists has found that people can transmit the coronavirus SARS-COV-2 to cats and dogs.The study tested 540 dogs and 277 cats living in households in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy, where someone was…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 576 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, with national toll now put at 37,801.The NCDC made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Tuesday."On the 21st of July…

Britain is set to announce measures to promote youth employment and stimulate the housing market on Wednesday, as it braces for the severe economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is expected…

As predicted by some medical experts months back, coronavirus cases have begun to spike around the world in what is generally known as the second wave of infections.The World Health Organisation in its updated publication on ‘Criteria…

A mother should breastfeed her newborn baby even if she has a suspected or confirmed case of the new coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.“Based on the available evidence, WHO’s advice is that the benefits of…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Saturday, announced that the country has recorded 265 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 7,526.The NCDC disclosed this on its…

The Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has stated that out of the 19 COVID-19 positive cases recorded in the state yesterday, Wednesday,  15 of the cases are from Ison Experiences.The governor, however, stated that two COVID-19…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday disclosed that another set of eight workers in an organisation in Ibadan have also tested positive for coronavirus.On Saturday, it was announced that 30 staff members of the same organisation…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 338 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 5,959.The NCDC made this known on Saturday via its verified Twitter…

Madagascar has registered its first coronavirus death, of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure, the national COVID-19 taskforce said on Sunday.Taskforce spokeswoman Hanta Danielle Vololontiana…